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Archives for April 20, 2021
‘In a tumultuous 2020, one thing stayed the same…’ Record number of class action suits filed vs food and beverage brands, says Perkins Coie
Despite the interruption in civil litigation prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, “more new class action lawsuits were filed against the food and beverage industry—220* cases [+23% vs 2019]—than in any other year of the past decade,” according to an...
Same taste, half the sugar: DouxMatok launches choc spreads to showcase next gen Incredo ‘enhanced’ sugar
DouxMatok, the Israeli firm behind patented technology that makes regular sugar taste sweeter, has launched limited-edition chocolate spreads in the US with half the sugar of leading brands to give consumers the chance to taste products made with its...
Very Good Food Company boosts production of plant-based 'butchered' meat alternatives by 2,500+%
The Very Good Food Company Inc. -- part of Eat Beyond Global Holdings' portfolio of alternative protein brands -- has upgraded its manufacturing facility to significantly expand production of its plant-based 'butchered' meat alternatives.
JBS on its acquisition of Vivera: ‘It is an important step in our plant-based trajectory’
Brazilian meat giant JBS has entered into a deal to acquire Vivera, Europe’s third-largest plant-based food company. The agreement is an ‘important step’ in its efforts to expand in the plant-based protein and value-added food segments, FoodNavigator hears.
Nespresso-type capsule transformed into COVID-19 home test: ‘It’s a huge improvement on single use plastics’
The ‘CoronaEspresso’ is a COVID-19 home test made from a ‘cheap’ and ‘sustainable’ coffee capsule.
Carbon labels: Why do some consumers ignore CO₂e information on-pack?
Fresh research reveals that some people avoid carbon information where possible. If carbon labelling on food were made mandatory, however, might this change?
‘This will all begin to scale across Europe from 2023 onwards’: Food delivery by drone prepares for take-off after UK watchdog approval
The drone industry is celebrating after the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved trials to test the remote piloting of drones.
New DRY Botanical Bitters & Soda line helps DRY Soda Co. return to zero-proof lifestyle mission
With the upcoming launch of a line of DRY Botanical Bitters & Soda, the Dry Soda Co. returns to its roots as a zero-proof lifestyle pioneer at a time when the sober-curious and reduced-sugar movements are gaining momentum and consumers increasingly are...
Coca-Cola Co. weighs price increases as part of ‘holistic’ inflation management to offset rising commodity costs
While the Coca-Cola Co. is protected against rising commodity costs for now, it could raise prices next year or late this year as part of a multi-prong approach to manage inflation of key ingredients and packaging materials, according to executives.
Valio aims to reset milk carbon footprint to zero by 2035
In 2020, Valio set science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and now, they have been accepted by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Kerry invests €30m in Indonesian taste facility
Taste and nutrition company Kerry has announced it will increase its footprint in South East Asia by building a second manufacturing facility in Karawang, Indonesia.
Food law experts concerned about CBD novel foods process as FSA reveals first products list
Food law experts have voiced their concerns over the novel foods process for CBD products as the FSA publishes its long-awaited, but somewhat short, list of products allowed to remain on the market.
機能性スナック：森永乳業、パラプロバイオティクス株の有望なフォーマットとして菓子・スナックに注目
森永乳業は、パラプロバイオティクスLAC-Shield (加熱殺菌したLacticaseibacillus paracasei MCC 1849) の新たな形態として、菓子類やスナック菓子類を見込んでいる。
Functional snacking: Morinaga Milk Industry banks on confectionery and snacks as promising formats for paraprobiotic strain
Japan’s Morinaga Milk Industry is banking on the confectionery and snacks as emerging formats for its paraprobiotic LAC-Shield (heat-killed Lacticaseibacillus paracasei MCC1849) application.
Colourful convenience: Thai-inspired iced teas firm Namjai banks on vibrant, healthier offerings to capture younger consumers
Herbal iced teas specialist firm Namjai has revealed it is targeting the younger consumer demographic, banking on bright colours and a convenient, healthier product concept to draw attention to its teas.
F&B manufacturing in Philippines and Thailand shrinks while Vietnam and Indonesia see growth: Oxford Economics report
Philippines’ and Thailand’s F&B manufacturing sectors shrunk amid the COVID-19 pandemic last year, while Vietnam and Indonesia saw positive growth, according to a new report.
Cultured meat future: Why government buy-in is crucial for sector to hit production cost parity by 2030
Government buy-in will be crucial for cultured meat firms looking to hit cost parity for their products by 2030, with experts claiming that it will be an uphill battle go head-to-head with traditional meat products in terms of price by the end of this...
NutraIngredients Immunity Series: Full details for first APAC broadcast on clinical trials unveiled
Today we can reveal the full details for the first broadcast from APAC as part of NutraIngredients' global immunity series, which will be shining the spotlight on clinical trials and emerging research.